It’s designed to be short, simple, and fun to read. It’s for those who are considering an eventual exit of their company, a topic I’ve been thinking a lot about the past few years.

Here are some resources for those of you seeking to explore the question of exiting in more depth and in greater detail.  If you had a good time reading the book, I hope you’ll swing by to Amazon and give it a review!

Here's some recommendations of podcasts on this site that you might enjoy.

Over the holidays, some of my friends expressed they felt they were spending too much time on their phones. One said “I used to read more books. Now that time is evaporating into my iPhone.”

In this conversation they touch on a broad range of topics: sports, hustle, the importance of a ‘scene,’ how creative movements depend on many creators collaborating, befriending influential and powerful people, family, business strategy, getting to “your number,” why Michael Jackson’s “Off the Wall” is a more important record than “Thriller,”.

Many of the most popular articles, over the years, here at TMBA have been ‘hiring posts’, where we seek to find operations and marketing professionals for innovative companies growing distributed teams. We’ve done this many times for our friends and colleagues, and now we’re doing it officially.

The book presents thought experiments designed to help you avoid similar mistakes. Whether you are in the early stages of building a business or thinking of selling, this book is designed to help you build with the future in mind.

The Dynamite Circle aka “the DC” (related: TropicalMBA.com) is seeking an ambitious team member to improve and expand services to their members and community. The DC is a community of internet-based entrepreneurs that was established in 2011. It has since grown to 1200 members worldwide.

For the past couple of years, we've opened up a limited number of tickets to TMBA listeners.We'll be doing that again this year And, you'll be the first to hear about it.

This week’s podcast outlines our thoughts about how to be more successful making pitches, and cutting deals, via email. Ahead of that episode, TMBA’s producer Jane, has agreed to share some thoughts about how to reach out to podcasts – and other media outlets – drawing on her experience working at the BBC and with shows like ours.

Over the past ten years, traveling and meeting with other entrepreneurs has become a way of life. And – thanks to the Dynamite Circle – our community has given me, and many others, a way to connect more easily with like-minded individuals while we are on the road.

I was in Barcelona to attend a business conference. One evening, a small group of us found our way to a fancy bar with quiet music. We knew each other – we’ve met all around the world, from developing-world resorts to New York City cafes. Our conversations are mostly stories and laughs with like minds. But in the middle of all the jokes, I got offended.

For someone who is new to the DC, attending an event is a great way to get introduced to the community. We think through the entire experience and handle all of the details including help you connect with likeminds so that you focus on being present and finding ways to grow your business over the weekend.

I was at dinner in Barcelona with two Americans who live in the United States. They wanted to know why I had chosen to live abroad for the better part of a decade.

Some management theorists will tell you that they’re also the essence of good management – that leading well means giving smart people smart KPIs and getting out of their way. I tell my staff, “Increase quality leads by 20% in the next quarter!” Then I approve the budget and let my people do their thing.

Ten years ago this month, I was spending a sunny Saturday morning in Barnes and Noble. In the business section, I noticed a book with a palm tree and a hammock on the cover. It boldly suggested that I could work less, earn more, and travel widely.

We have been hosting events for entrepreneurs the better part of a decade. Generally, one in the summer, and one in the fall. This year, our summer event will be in Austin, Texas, a hotspot for entrepreneurship and many readers of this blog.

The idea is that cities send signals through a variety of means – from overheard conversations, to architecture, to how residents decorate their living rooms. Like great books, great cities whisper their messages subliminally.

Etsy is an ecommerce site for unique products that are difficult to find on other platforms, like Ebay, Google Product search and Amazon. Etsy features items that would rarely ‘rank #1’ in a Google or Amazon search – and caters to consumers for exactly that reason.

Very few words seize my attention like “retire early.” So it’s no wonder that, over the years, I’ve found myself consuming a wide range of ideas from ‘early retirement’ bloggers and financial gurus. Most emphasize the fundamentals: being frugal and saving money.